Book your introductory practice entrance exam today.
Our introductory practice entrance exam is this Sunday, 1st March (yes, it’s March already!). It’s a big day for those children who will sit the exam as, for most of them, it is the first time they have experienced formal exam conditions.
The first thing to say is that we will look after your child. We know this is tough. We understand that it can be intimidating to walk into a hall full of other children, find a place to sit and then answer written questions over a period of two hours. It doesn’t sound like the most enjoyable way to spend a Sunday morning when you’re ten, does it? We will talk through the exam process with your child and give them some exam strategies to help them succeed. We will also talk about how to conquer nerves and give them some relaxation techniques to use, just in case it does become a little too stressful. From time to time, children do get very nervous and this can affect their exam performance. It’s much better to get that difficult experience out of the way now, rather than waiting until September to expose them to formal exam conditions.
Our introductory practice entrance exam is divided into two papers, which combine elements of GL-style and CEM-style entrance exams. Each paper will take 45 minutes to complete and each paper is divided into short, timed sections. We will have a short, supervised break in the middle. Your child should bring a pencil and a rubber, but don’t panic if you forget as we can provide these. Don’t worry about bringing a drink as water is provided, but you may wish to give your child a snack to eat during the break.
The exam will take place at The Venue, 15 Westbourne Rd, Urmston, Manchester, M41 0XQ. The Venue is a banqueting and conference centre situated just a five minute walk from Better Tuition. If you are driving, you will find ample parking onsite. If you are coming from far afield, you may like to spend some time exploring Urmston’s many cafes or parks.
We shall finish promptly at 11.30 am and we will set to work immediately marking your child’s papers. If your child attends lessons at Better Tuition, we will return their papers at their next lesson with us. We will help your child complete any corrections and identify any exam technique issues, such as time management. We will then work on these issues so that future exams are not affected in the same way. If your child does not attend lessons with us, we shall post their marked papers and results to you by Friday, 6th March.
Our introductory practice exam will be a fantastic learning experience for your child and we can’t wait to welcome them on Sunday.
